Is there a Puffer that can be used in a community tank with fish like Rays, Arrows, Dat, etc. I know a few people have them with MBU's, but is there a safer puffer that gets at least 12in and live in a community setting without the fear of destruction. And lastly what is the fastest growing puffer?
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There is no puffer that can be considered truly safe in a community tank, as each puffer has their own personality, even with the "gentle" MBU, you could end up getting one thats an absolute killer...
The only one that would be considered some what safe with other fish, besides the MBU which requires a huge tank to match, is the South American Puffer (which is a schooling puffer), although these stay pretty small at about 6" if i'm not mistaken (too lazy to double check) and require a lot of teeth trimming...
As for fastest growing, i guess its probably between the fahaka and MBU, i know my fahaka for the first year grew on average at least 1" - 1.5" a month to the point where she is now about 13" - 14" although shes slowed down a lot now...
Hope that helps a little...
The only one that would be considered some what safe with other fish, besides the MBU which requires a huge tank to match, is the South American Puffer (which is a schooling puffer), although these stay pretty small at about 6" if i'm not mistaken (too lazy to double check) and require a lot of teeth trimming...
As for fastest growing, i guess its probably between the fahaka and MBU, i know my fahaka for the first year grew on average at least 1" - 1.5" a month to the point where she is now about 13" - 14" although shes slowed down a lot now...
Hope that helps a little...
SAPs only grow to 3" & would be food for larger fish, probably killing both. In addition, this specific species has serious dentistry problems, meaning you'd have to catch them out of a large tank every 4 months for trimming. Keep puffers alone please!
I have a question off topic and need help. Do you have to trim fahakas beaks all the time or will a diet of snails, crayfish and shrimp, do the trick for me forever.